Red Oak Lumber

Red Oak

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DESCRIPTION

Red Oak heartwood is similar to other oaks and coloration runs from a light tan to pink with a reddish tinge. The wood is predominantly straight grained and coarse textured. Red Oak has a somewhat less attractive figure than White Oak due to smaller rays.Weight is about 48lbs per cu. ft.

COUNTRY OF
ORIGIN

North America

BOTANICAL NAME

Quercus Rubra

OTHER NAMES

American Red Oak, Gray Oak, Spanish Oak, Northern Red Oak

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

High crush strength, medium bending strength and stiffness and considered a very good steam bending wood.

WORKING PROPERTIES

Moderate blunting effect on cutters. Density varies. Gluing properties vary and nailing may require pre-drilling. Takes stain well and polishes to a good finish.

DURABILITY

Heartwood is non-durable and susceptible to insect attack. Moderately resistant to preservative treatment. Sapwood is permeable.

SEASONING

Tendency to dry slowly with checking, splitting and honeycombing. Needs care in both air and kiln drying. Medium movement.

Shipped from NY: $7.70Shipped from FL: $8.50The price difference is caused by shipping costs and local availability.

Bulk Discounts Available

For smaller or larger quantities, call for pricing and availability.

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Additional Photos

front view
Above: Red Oak Sidebaord. The top of this sideboard was made with a edge-glued panel from AdvantageLumber.com®.
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Above: Red Oak stereo cabinet built by Rob Pelc. Note the consistency in nice red color in our Northern Red Oak.